Why Menopause is Political with Tamsen Fadal

Why Menopause is Political with Tamsen Fadal

Author: Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness July 16, 2025 Duration: 48:03
Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  What actually happens during menopause—and why aren’t we talking about it more? This week, JVN is joined by Emmy-winning journalist, author, menopause advocate, and host of The Tamsen Show: Tamsen Fadal! Tamsen shares her personal menopause journey, how it changed her relationship with her body, and why she’s made it her mission to bring more awareness, research, and real talk to the table. Together, they explore how to better support people going through menopause, why age should be celebrated—not stigmatized—and how our hair care routines can evolve with our hormones. Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Not A Phase.  Trans Lifeline Follow Tamsen Fadal on Instagram @tamsenfadal  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit www.ollie.com/better today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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